Nicole Richie Gets Her Own Show

By:OK! Staff

Dec. 1 2009, Published 1:37 p.m. ET

Nicole Richie is planning her return to primetime. Forget the reality antics of the Simple Life, this time the mom-of-two will star in a scripted comedy on ABC.

The show will feature Nicole, 28, as a professional woman juggling complex family relationships while she tries to decide what to do with her life.

Nicole, who was recently hospitalized with pneumonia, devised the show and will get a producing credit, reports Variety.

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The new mom (she gave birth to son Sparrow on Sept. 9) is also working on her second novel, as well as her debut clothing collection and shoe line.